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Quarterly Journal of Caspian Health and Aging - Journal articles for year 2017, Volume 2, Number 1Yektaweb Collection - http://www.yektaweb.comen2017/9/10Effect of Pilates Exercises on Improving the Muscle Function in Women with Multiple Sclerosishttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=42&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central neural system that causes weakness muscular. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the eight-week pilates exercise on strength and endurance of shoulder girdle, abdomen, and paw muscles.<br>
<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> In the present semi-experimental research, thirty women with MS were selected by purposeful sampling method and divided into two groups (of 15 persons); pilates exercise and control group. Exercise program included eight-week pilates exercise, three sessions each week and each session takes 4o_60 minutes. T-test was used for statistical analysis (p< 0.05).<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> There was a significant increase in the shoulder girdle, abdomen, and paw muscles of exercise group compared to control group after eight weeks (P> 0.05).<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> The results showed that pilates exercise is effective on strength and endurance of MS patients' muscles and these patients can do pilates exercise to preserve and increase their muscles&rsquo; performance.sh ShahrokhianThe Role of Regular Exercise on Lipid and Blood Sugar of Women in Dezful Cityhttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=44&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Cardiovascular diseases risen due to the lifestyle changes are the main problems of public health. Although the exact mechanism of the reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases followed by physical activity is not known, it seems that the physical activity plays a role trough influencing on risk factors such as fasting blood sugar and lipid profile healing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fasting blood glucose and lipid profile in active and inactive females.<br>
<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> In this study, 50 women with 30-40 years old (25 active and 25 inactive) were selected using using purposive sampling. Blood samples were taken after 12-10 hours of fasting. To analyze the measured parameters, the independent t-test was used (P &le; 0.05).<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> There was a significant difference between active and inactive women in terms of total cholesterol and high and low density of lipoprotein between active and inactive women (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between two groups in levels of fasting blood glucose and triglyceride (P>0.05).<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> The results indicated that physical activity and exercise are effective factors on decreasing fasting blood sugar and lipid profile healing in 30-40-year-old females.SH ShahrokhianThe role of health behavior in the academic performance of the studentshttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=45&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Health care behavior is one of the major criteria for determining the health which improves the health and quality of life. This behavior helps the quality of life and having a good performance. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between health behavior and academic performance of elementary school students.<br>
<strong>METHODS</strong>: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on 427 primary school students through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using Palang health behavior questionnaire. Academic performance was evaluated from mean score of students. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> Results indicated that there was a significant relationship between academic performance and health behavior of the students in the field of personal health care (r = 0.402, p = 0.001), nutrition (r = 0.546, p = 0.001), exercise (r = 0.389, p = 0.001), sleep (r = 0.332, p = 0.001) and stress control (r = 0.515, p = 0.001). The dimensions of health behavior can be a predictor of academic performance. Among them, stress control than the other dimensions plays an important role.<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> According to the findings, it is suggested that planned measures should be taken to train the health behaviors to the students in educational policy for their learning promotion.<br>
&nbsp;Study the risk factors ofischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients hospitalized with diagnosis of stroke http://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=46&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Stroke associated with many risk factors is a major public health problem in worldwide. The diagnosis and modification of risk factors is an important public health strategy to reduce the risk of stroke. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the risk factors of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke.<br>
<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 576 patients with a diagnosis of stroke, admitted to East Guilan Gilan and West Mazandaran Hospitals during 2009-2011. The required information was obtained from their records and recorded in checklist. Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS16 through descriptive statistics (frequency, mean and standard deviation) and analytical statistics (chi-square and Fisher's exact test. The significant level was considered p <0.05<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> 56%of patients were female. 57% of patients were between 61-80 years of age. 73% of patients had a history of hypertension. 68%of patients had a history of heart disease. 31% of patients had a history of diabetes and 54% of patients had a history of hyperlipidemia.<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> According to the results and role of heart and hypertension diseases on the incidence of stroke, it is recommended that more attention should be paid to the screening of the blood pressure especially in risk group such as the elderly.&nbsp;M Saburi AmlashiRelationship between orthopedic preoperative anxiety and operation waiting time http://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=47&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Anxiety is a helpless and mental uncomfortable feeling relating to the threatening situation. Surgery is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, which increases the psychological and physiological reactions such as anxiety in patients. Preoperative waiting time is experienced in two ways: informed of the need for surgery until hospitalizations and being on the operation list and from admission to transfer to the operating room. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between preoperative waiting period and anxiety.<br>
<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> This cross-sectional study with a sample size of 80 individuals and non-random purposive sampling method was performed in Poursina Hospital. The hospital anxiety and depression questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Spearman and t-test.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> According to the results of descriptive statistics, mean waiting time and mean anxiety score were 92/06 &plusmn; 54/59 hours and 12/45 &plusmn; 3/59, respectively. The results of the analysis showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between waiting time before orthopedic surgery and anxiety (P Value = 0.056).<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> The results indicated the anxiety of most patients before surgery and significant correlation with the duration of preoperative anxiety in patients. It is suggested that further research should be conducted on other factors associated with anxiety before surgery and planning to reduce the preoperative waiting time.<br>
&nbsp;P PourghaneStudy the criteria of choosing spouse from the perspective of the students in Mashhad University of Medical Scienceshttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=48&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Choice of spouse is one of the concerns of the society, especially for people who want to choose their spouse. Therefore, it is necessary for young people to become familiar with original and reasonable criteria of spouse choice, in order to form the healthy families and lessen intra-family conflicts. So, the aim of this study was to determine the criteria of spouse choice from the perspective of the students in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences<br>
<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> In this descriptive cross-sectional study,400 students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, who were selected using stratified and cluster sampling methods. Data were collected using researcher-made questionnaire containing 42 questions on the criteria of spouse choice and measuring five dimensions including family, physical, psychological, socio &ndash; economic and cultural &ndash; religious characteristics. The reliability of questionnaire was approved by professors of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Education in Ferdowsi University, and its validity was approved using test &ndash; retest and internal consistency methods.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> The results indicated that the most important criteria of spouse choice were: having no physical impairment (76.6%), honesty (70%), loyalty (64.8%), intellectual understanding (61.3%), facial elegance (61.3%) and bounding to wear according to the custom of the society (54.2%). Physical characteristic than others had great importance.<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Since the spouse choice based on correct criteria is the most important factor affecting successful marriage; therefore, it is suggested that the authorities and managers should plan a program for familiarity of students with original cultural, religious, and social criteria to maintain and develop the health of students.F GhaffariImpact of family-centered empowerment on perceived threat and self-efficacy of diabetic elderly at risk of fallinghttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=49&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Diabetic elderly people are at risk of falling due to underlying illnesses or physical disabilities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of family-centered empowerment model on perceived threat and self-efficacy of diabetic elderly at risk of falling.<br>
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<strong>METHODS<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> This clinical trial study was conducted on 60 elderly people and 60 active family members of the elderly with type 2 diabetic, who were at risk of falling and referred to the Endocrinology Subspecialty Office in Bojnourd in 2016. Samples were selected randomly and divided into two groups: control group (n=30) and experimental group (n=30). Family-based empowerment intervention in the experimental group was performed through individual training, group discussion, display and practical participation. Control group received only the usual care in the clinic. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire, and a perceived threat and self-efficacy questionnaire. Perceived threat (sensitivity and severity) and self-efficacy of both groups were evaluated before and after the end of intervention.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> The mean and standard deviation of perceived threat scores (severity and sensitivity) and self-efficacy increased in the experimental group after intervention. Paired t-test showed significant difference. In the control group, there was no significant difference in mean and standard deviation of perceived threat scores (severity and sensitivity) and self-efficacy before and three months after intervention.<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> According to the results, implementation of family-centered empowerment program with the aim of increasing the knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy, which results in self-control and preventive behaviors is necessary to improve the quality of life of the diabetic elderly.M JahanshahiClinicohematological study in patient with chronic lymphoprolifrative disordershttp://cjhaa.mubabol.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=50&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</strong> Considering the importance and incidence of hematologic malignancies and emphasis on chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, the aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology and clinicopathology of these hematologic malignancies.<br>
<strong>METHODS</strong>: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the information of&nbsp; the patients referred to Ramsar Imam Sajjad Hospital Oncology Clinic with final diagnosis of chronic lymphoproliferative was studied in 2009-2014, . To determine the type of chronic lymphoproliferative, Bone marrow aspiration , biopsy and flowcytometry were performed. Data were analyzed usin SPSS 20.<br>
<strong>FINDINGS:</strong> The main complaints of 134 patients was: lymphadenopathy(41.8%), fever and infection (17%), and lethargy and weakness (3.7%). Most patients with chronic lymphoproliferative disorder had Hodgkin's lymphoma (41%), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (35%), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (22.4) and Hairy cell leukemia (1.5%).<br>
<strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Considering the difference in incidence of lymphoproliferative disorders in terms of age, sex, geographical area, and type of malignancy, and considering the valuable role of nurses in educational programs in the three levels of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, and with regard to the frequency of this disease in Mazandaran, these&nbsp; results can help nurses and other people of the treatment team to familiar with the risk factors of the disease in educational programs to promote people's awareness about preventive strategies and appropriate measures in suspected casesKh Rezaee